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The Village of Loch Lloyd is one of the most renowned golf course in the Midwest.  It is home to eight PGA Senior Tour events.  The unique layout is enjoyable & challening for all levels of players. They proudly announces the addition of Tom Watson Signature golf course additions!! 

Pro golfer Tom Watson will redesign the existing 18 holes at The Village of Loch Lloyd and add nine new holes. The new holes will become holes 6-14 on the revamped course, with the existing back nine filling in the rest. Watson will improve the existing front nine, which will stand separately. They’re anticipating the target completion date of 2010.

“The back nine and new nine will become its own Tom Watson signature design,” Campbell said. “The land up there is unbelievable. It’s hilly, wooded and we’re going to put two lakes in there.” It will include a new clubhouse on the north side of the course, with its own practice facility.

Plus the newly golf course redesign plans also will open up 220 new residential lots for building your Kansas City dream home! If you’re looking for a unique lifestyle on a golf course, Loch Lloyd might be a great choice! The lots probably won’t be available until the golf course is completed.  But we’ll keep our eyes peeled for the details as they become available!  Of course, feel free to keep an eye out for the new homes in Kansas City and Loch Lloyd.

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I’ve had many homeowners ask, “What can I do, that will add value to my home and make it stand out in the Kansas City Real Estate market?”  What truly adds value?  As I discuss with all my homesellers in Overland Park area, by having their Kansas City home in excellent condition is utmost important.  I have found that any upgrade to the kitchen & baths brings great return on value. But adding new carpet & new paint also makes a difference. It can be the difference between getting showings on your Kansas City home to actually getting an offer.  Today’s Kansas City homebuyer is looking at value for the price.  I know sometimes people say, hey, we’ll reduce the price to let the Kansas City home buyer pick their own colors.  But, in today’s world, people are busy just as you are. They prefer to just move in versus putting in sweat equity! So take the time to make the updates to help your home get the offer you want!  

So check out the Cost vs Value report of where you get the most return for the money.  Of course, if you would like some ideas of how to get your home ready prior to putting it on the market, give us a call and we’ll be happy to point you in the right direction.  

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Overland Park has vision for Metcalf Ave    

Overland Park has a new vision for Metcalf Ave.  The city council voted to approve a new plan for Metcalf Avenue.  It’s a 30 yr plan to redevelop the corridor and incorporate it into the Master Plan. The plan divides the area between I-35 and 123^rd Street into 5 districts for redevelopment. All districts are to include a high density & mix use development, including green spaces, walking and bike trials.  Overland Park is even considering some kind of mass transit system. There are not any details put forth, the plan would serve as a framework for the redevelopment change. Over the next 18 months, the city will develop a financial incentive strategy to conduct a study and develop specialize process.  Plus they are hoping to establish a way to keep the development community involved.  The city manager said it will be four to five years before any changes would most likely occur.  So it will be interesting to see exactly what they see as a future for the area. Is Overland Park wanting to have townhouse and condo above storefronts?  Let’s keep our eyes peeled!

Of course, if you are considering a move and would like a complimentary market analysis for the value of your home, either call 913-312-3614 or go to the website to find out more.

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What’s going on at the Marriot?

Kansas City real estate: What’s happening at the Marriot?

Each time I’m out with clients, I get the usual question, “What’s happening with the Marriot?” Are they closed?  Well, it sure looks like they have shrouded the Marriot!  But in fact, it’s the sheets of plastic that are hiding the transformation of the entire building! Like 20 million worth!  The hotels exterior is undergoing a huge face lift. They are doing more of the earth tones verses the ivory look.  It’ll look like a whole new place when they’re completed.  In fact, the renovations include all the rooms, ballroom, meeting rooms, new sound systems, lighting, electronic equipment and more!  The renovated rooms will have flat screen TV’s but options for plugs in of MP3 players, digital cameras, camcorders & other electronic devices!   The hotel is planning on reducing its carbon footprint to include all energy efficient lighting! The whole community seems to be buzzing on what’s going on!!  Now you have it!

Kansas City real estate: Kansas City Missouri residents can rest easier this summer

The state of Missouri has passed a law that would help stop the theft of copper, brass and bronze last week. Many business owners and homeowners are frustrated with the thieves stealing copper from their air conditioners. These thieves are also stealing anything from copper, brass & bronze from equipment.  It's quick & easy money. It's usually not traceable and no questions are asked by the buyer or scarpyard. Governor Matt Blunt said the new law would help stop the thieves who are ransacking metals for extra cash. The new law requires salvage yards that buy beer kegs, manhole covers etc. to record each sale including the name and address of each person they purchase from and show those records to police. Although, the new law doesn't apply to any purchase of $50 or less. While most crimes will be a misdemeanor, the new law does make it a felony to steal or acquire electrical transformers, telecommunications wire or natural gas pipes. The law takes effect at the end of August.  So hopefully it'll make some of the businesses & homeowners rest a little easier about their equiment.

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